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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Custodial and Waste

Topic

Procurement

Question #

P1.2 Social Procurement Strategy

Question

Are social procurement strategies implemented and maintained in building management activities?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Select all that apply:
  • Yes — social procurement strategies are implemented
  • No

Description

Green or sustainable procurement typically concentrates on how to improve sustainable practices within a linear economic model and as a result, focus can be narrowly applied to individual components, such as what materials are used in the product.

On the other hand, circular procurement focuses on the value of a product, considers needs, best use, and end of life management. Within this system, it is possible to leverage the full value of a product or material while minimizing environmental and social impacts.

While waste diversion may be a critical piece of the company’s sustainability objectives, its interrelationship with procurement is rarely recognized. When end-of-life considerations are included in procurement decisions less waste is generated, and diversion and capture rates increase.

Requirements

  1. Award contracts to local, independent and/or socially responsible businesses

  2. Partner with equity-seeking groups to fill staffing positions and apprentice opportunities

Documentation

  • Procurement policy highlighting any of the aspects listed above
  • Documentation showing an example of each strategy implemented

Adapted BB3 Question

Question 06.01.01 – Is an environmental procurement program in place at the building that includes the following components?

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None

Scoring

2 Points

Verification